James Molesworth (JMol) — 92–95/100 · Wine Spectator, 31/03/2011
Rich but refined, with a pure core of raspberry, cherry and plum fruit. There's a gorgeous, silky feel through the finish. Very long. No heat here-it's all style.
2010 Le Gay
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Pomerol
- Format
- 12x75cl
- Price
- £1,450 per case (In Bond, GBP)
- Availability
- In stock
- Critic score
- 99/100 (RP)
- Drinking window
- 2022–2040
In Bond Fine Wine. 2010 Le Gay, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France. Red Bordeaux in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 99/100 (RP). Drinking window: 2022–2040. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
What the critics say
Neal Martin (NM) — 95–97/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 29/04/2011 · Drink 2017-2030+
Tasted at the chateau and the Syndicat, a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, cropped 3rd to 6th October, the Le Gay 2010 has a lifted, pure bouquet of dark cherries, a touch of cassis, crushed violets and a hint of blueberry. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins lending this a masculine texture. It feels as if there is more than 10% Cabernet Franc although that will be due to it…
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 99/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 25/08/2018
The 2010 Chateau le Gay is a monumental wine that's a legend in the making. Based on 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc from a fabulous terroir, it offers a deep, powerful, masculine style as well as an incredible bouquet of creme de cassis, tobacco leaf, crushed flowers, lead pencil, and scorched earth. Possessing full-bodied richness, a massive, concentrated, yet always elegant texture, building…